Best 7 Deep Dish Pecan Pie Recipes

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Indulge in the rich, decadent flavors of a classic dessert with our comprehensive guide to creating the ultimate deep dish pecan pie. Discover the secrets to achieving a perfectly flaky crust, a luscious, gooey filling, and a generous topping of caramelized pecans. Explore variations on this timeless treat, from traditional recipes to innovative twists that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, this article will provide you with all the tips and tricks you need to craft a deep dish pecan pie that will impress your friends and family.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

DEEP-DISH PECAN PIE



Deep-Dish Pecan Pie image

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Nonstick cooking spray
1 store-bought refrigerated pie crust
4 cups chopped pecans
1 cup honey
3/4 cup dark brown sugar
3 whole large eggs plus 3 yolks
1 cup stout beer or other dark beer
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Caramel Sauce, recipe follows
2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Spray the inside of a 9-inch springform pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Roll out the pie crust, place into the prepared pan and prick the bottom with a fork. Fill the crust with chopped pecans. Transfer to the refrigerator until the filling is done.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, dark brown sugar, eggs and egg yolks until smooth. Whisk in the beer and allow the foam to settle.
  • Stir the melted butter into the flour in a separate bowl until smooth and lump free. Whisk the butter mixture into the sugar filling until well combined.
  • Remove the crust from the refrigerator and fill with the sugar mixture. Place the pie in the center of the oven and bake until the center is set, 50 to 55 minutes. It will still move a little but it won't roll in the pan. Remove from the oven and cool to room temperature before serving. Serve with the Caramel Sauce.
  • In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the sugar and 1/4 cup water. Add the lemon juice, and brush down the sides of the pot with a wet pastry brush to remove any sugar crystals from the sides of the pot. Bring to a boil. When the sugar starts to turn brown, after about 7 minutes, slowly pour in the cream, whisking constantly. The sauce will bubble dramatically so be careful. When the cream is incorporated, return to a boil, stirring constantly. Once it has returned to a boil, remove from the heat and whisk in the butter, stirring until melted.
  • Serve immediately or cool completely and store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to one week.

DRUNKEN PECAN PIE



Drunken Pecan Pie image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 4h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup dark corn syrup
1/3 cup (about 5 tablespoons) salted butter, melted
1/4 cup bourbon
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3 whole eggs
Pie Dough, recipe follows
All-purpose flour, for rolling
1 heaping cup chopped pecans
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon bourbon
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) salted butter, cut into pieces
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Splash bourbon
Splash white vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Mix together the granulated sugar, corn syrup, butter, bourbon, brown sugar, vanilla, salt and eggs in a bowl.
  • Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to fit a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate. With a spatula, lift the dough carefully from the surface of the counter into the pie plate. Gently press the dough against the corner of the plate. Go around the pie plate, pinching and tucking the dough to make a clean edge.
  • Pour the pecans in the bottom of the unbaked pie shell. Pour the filling over the top. Lightly cover the crust with foil so it does not burn.
  • Bake for 50 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until set, being careful not to burn the crust, another 20 to 30 minutes. Allow to cool for 2 hours or up to overnight.
  • Before serving, make the whipped cream by combining the heavy cream, powdered sugar and bourbon in a large bowl and whisking until soft peaks form.
  • Slice the pie into wedges and top with the whipped cream.
  • Combine the flour and salt in a bowl. Add the cold butter and, using a pastry cutter, work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles tiny pebbles. Add the egg, 1/4 cup cold water, bourbon and vinegar. Stir until just combined. Chill until needed.

PECAN PIE



Pecan Pie image

Rich, buttery, and oh-so-simple, the classic pecan pie has earned its place as a Thanksgiving mainstay. It's also a wonderful choice to make ahead of time since it will need several hours to cool before serving. Dollop with freshly whipped and barely sweetened cream to balance out the bold sweetness of this pie.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 recipe Basic Pie Dough, rolled out and fitted into a 9-inch pie plate
4 large eggs
1 cup light corn syrup
1/3 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar such as Sugar In The Raw
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups pecan halves
Lightly sweetened whipped cream, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. with rack set in lowest position.
  • Using kitchen shears or a paring knife, trim dough to a 1-inch overhang. With floured fingers, fold overhang under itself to form a rim; pinch between thumb and forefinger to form a uniform edge around rim of pie plate. Crimp with fingertips. Transfer dough-lined pie plate to refrigerator.
  • Make filling: In a large bowl, whisk eggs, corn syrup, sugars, butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth; mix in pecans. Pour mixture into chilled pie crust; place pie plate on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until filling jiggles slightly in the center when gently shaken, 50 to 60 minutes.
  • Cool pie completely in plate, 5 to 6 hours. Serve with whipped cream, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 715 g, Fat 48 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 14 g

DEEP-DISH PECAN PIE RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Deep-Dish Pecan Pie Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by kmad

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 (3-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 (16-ounce) bottle light corn syrup (2 cups)
1 1/2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 1/2 cups pecan pieces or halves

Steps:

  • Beat 1 cup butter and cream cheese at medium speed of an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add flour and 1/4 cup sugar, beating well. Shape dough into a flat disc; cover and chill 15 minutes. Roll chilled dough to a 13" circle; carefully transfer to an ungreased 9" springform pan. (We recommend covering the outside of your springform pan with aluminum foil before filling and baking this pie. It's a safeguard against leaks.) Press dough up sides of pan. Cover and chill. Combine corn syrup, brown sugar, and melted butter in a large bowl; stir well with a wire whisk. Add eggs, egg yolks, vanilla, and salt; stir well. Stir in pecans. Pour filling into unbaked pastry-lined pan. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 300°: bake 2 hours and 15 minutes, shielding pie with aluminum foil to prevent excess browning, if necessary. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cover and chill, if desired. Remove sides of springform pan to serve.

PECAN PIE IV



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A rich, delicious, and easy pecan pie.

Provided by EARTHYMOM

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Pecan Pie Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 eggs
1 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup corn syrup
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups pecans
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shell

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place pie shell in a 9 inch pie pan.
  • In a medium bowl, gently beat eggs. Stir in sugar and flour, then the syrup, butter and vanilla. Fold in pecans. Pour mixture into pie shell. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes; knife inserted in center of pie should come out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530 calories, Carbohydrate 72.9 g, Cholesterol 77.4 mg, Fat 26.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 219.6 mg, Sugar 38.7 g

DEEP FRIED PECAN PIE RECIPE BY TASTY



Deep Fried Pecan Pie Recipe by Tasty image

Whether you have leftover pie, or just want to turn your Thanksgiving dessert spread WAY up, this deep fried pecan pie is the stuff sweet dreams are made of. Our Basic Pecan Pie is sliced and frozen, then dipped in pancake batter and fried to golden brown perfection.

Provided by Tresha Lindo

Categories     Bakery Goods

Time 14h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups all purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 pinch kosher salt
1 ¼ sticks unsalted butter
2 large egg yolks
4 tablespoons ice water
2 cups pecan, halves, divided
¾ cup light corn syrup
3 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons melted butter
½ teaspoon kosher salt
8 cups vegetable oil
4 cups prepared pancake batter
¼ cup powdered sugar, for dusting
dried bean
8 popsicle sticks

Steps:

  • Make the crust: Sift the flour and salt together into a large bowl.
  • Using only your fingertips, pinch the cubes of butter into the flour, breaking up the butter as you go, until no large lumps remain.
  • Mix the egg yolks and ice water together in a small bowl with a fork until evenly combined.
  • Add the liquid to the flour mixture, reserving a quarter or so in case you don't need all of it--you don't want the pastry to be too wet. Quickly mix everything together with a fork until the dough just starts to come together. Add more liquid to the driest parts of the dough if needed. The dough is ready when it holds together in a ball when squeezed in your palm.
  • Transfer the dough to a clean surface and bring together in a disc. Wrap the dough disc in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 days.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Lightly flour a clean surface and unwrap the disc of chilled dough. Flour the top of the dough. Using a rolling pin, push down on the dough, giving it a quarter turn every few smushes, to spread the dough evenly and ensure it doesn't stick to the surface.
  • Start to roll out the dough, continuing to turn. If any cracks form, smush them back together. Roll out the dough to a circle about ⅛-inch (3 mm) thick and place into a 9-inch (22 cm) pie dish, trimming any excess dough around the edges. Crimp the edges in a decorative pattern.
  • Place a piece of parchment in the center of the pie crust and add the pie weights or dried beans. 10. Bake for 15 minutes, until lightly golden brown.
  • Make the filling: In a large bowl, whisk together 1½ cups pecans, corn syrup, eggs, sugar, vanilla, melted butter, and salt.
  • Carefully lift the parchment with the pie weights from the par-baked pie crust, then pour in the filling. Top with the remaining ½ cup (60 G) of pecans in concentric circles.
  • Return the pie to the oven for 20 minutes, then cover with a piece of foil and continue baking for 40 minutes, until the filling is completely set. Let the pie cool completely.
  • Cut the pie into 8 equal slices and carefully insert a popsicle stick into the crust side of each slice, using a small paring knife to make an incision if needed. Place the pie slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze overnight, or until solid.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot until it reaches 350°F (180°C).
  • Working in batches, dip the slices of pie into the prepared pancake batter, then carefully transfer to the hot oil and fry for 4 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Finish with a dusting of powdered sugar and serve warm.
  • Enjoy!

DEEP-DISH PEACH PIE WITH PECAN STREUSEL TOPPING



Deep-Dish Peach Pie with Pecan Streusel Topping image

Provided by Rochelle Palermo

Categories     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly     High Fiber     Backyard BBQ     Peach     Pecan     Oat     Summer     Cinnamon     Nutmeg     Butter     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makse 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

Streusel topping:
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons unbleached all purpose flour
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1/3 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) chilled unsalted butter, diced
3/4 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
Crust:
1 1/2 cups unbleached all purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) chilled unsalted butter, diced
1/3 cup non-hydrogenated vegetable shortening, frozen, diced
3 1/2 tablespoons (or more) ice water
Filling:
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
3 3/4 to 4 pounds peaches, peeled with vegetable peeler, halved, pitted, cut into 1-inch wedges
Special Equipment
9- to 9 1/2-inch-diameter ceramic deep-dish pie plate

Steps:

  • For streusel topping:
  • Stir flour, oats, sugar, and salt in medium bowl. Add butter; rub in with fingertips until mixture holds together in moist clumps. Mix in pecans. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.
  • For crust:
  • Blend flour, sugar, and salt in processor 5 seconds. Add butter and shortening. Using on/off turns, blend until mixture resembles very coarse meal. Drizzle 3 1/2 tablespoons water over. Blend until moist clumps form, adding more water by teaspoonfuls if dry. Gather dough into ball; flatten into disk. Wrap; chill at least 1 hour. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled. If necessary, soften dough slightly at room temperature before rolling out.
  • Roll out dough on floured work surface to 14-inch round; transfer to 9-inch deep-dish pie plate. Cut off all but 1/2 inch overhang. Fold overhang in; crimp edge. Chill crust.
  • For filling:
  • Stir sugar and next 4 ingredients in large bowl. Mix in lemon juice, then peaches; toss. Let stand at least 20 minutes, tossing occasionally.
  • Set rack at lowest position in oven. Slide foil-lined baking sheet under rack onto oven floor (to catch any drips). Preheat oven to 400°F. Spoon filling into crust. Scatter topping over, breaking up large clumps.
  • Bake pie 30 minutes. Reduce oven to 350°F; bake until juices bubble thickly and topping is golden, covering edges with foil if browning too quickly, about 1 hour. Cool on rack at least 1 1/2 hours. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Tips:

  • For a gooey center, use a combination of light and dark corn syrup.
  • To prevent the pie crust from getting soggy, pre-bake it for 10 minutes before adding the filling.
  • Don't overmix the filling, as this will make the pie tough.
  • Use high-quality pecans for the best flavor.
  • Let the pie cool completely before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

Deep-dish pecan pie is a classic Southern dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich, buttery filling and flaky crust, this pie is sure to be a hit. Whether you're a pecan pie lover or just looking for a new dessert to try, this recipe is sure to please.

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